What can we do with a paintbrush?
This week we started our final art topic of the year. We are exploring our painting skills. The first lesson focused on brush strokes. We explored how different sized brushes could be used in different ways to create different effects. Lots of fun and learning!
Is it living, not living or never been alive?
Class 2 have started their final topic of the year in Science. They have thought about whether things are living, not living or never been alive. They learnt the mnemonic Mrs Nerg to help them check if things were alive. Great investigating everyone!
Great fire of London experience day
What a fabulous day we had joining our friends at Richard Crosse for an end of unit Great Fire of London day experience! The children enjoyed making houses, creating artwork and being a part of theatre group performance in the afternoon. So much fun to finish a wonderful half term of learning!…
How can we identify deciduous and evergreen plants?
We have enjoyed taking our learning outside today to investigate deciduous and evergreen plants. The children showed a great understanding of the concept and enjoyed finishing their learning off with a game of leaf bingo. So much fun, learning and outdoor time. A perfect spring afternoon. Well…
What changes can be observed during Spring?
As part of our science unit, the children are investigating seasons. This week we took our learning outside into our beautiful local village to investigate the changes we could see happening at the start of spring. The children spotted many signs that spring is on its way and the sun shone…
Handball
Class 2 had a wonderful time learning the rules of handball with sports coaches.
Learning to play E and D
What a wonderful first music lesson of this half term. The children learnt how to play the notes D and E on the glockenspiel and then played along to different compositions. They were amazing! We are hoping to showcase our skills in our achievement assembly this week.
How exciting that this is…
Sketching masterpieces
The children have worked hard applying their newly learnt sketching skills on their final art pieces. They showed great care looking at the shapes, textures and shadows during their still life drawing lesson. Wonderful art skills developing!
Remembering loved ones
The children have shown such maturity during our two PSHE lessons looking at dealing with loss. They have talked openly about their family members and pets that they have loved and lost. For our final lesson on the topic today, the children reflected about the ways that they have learnt to deal…
Phonics in the dark!
Class 2 had a great time exploring black cat’s midnight story about the ‘or’ grapheme. They enjoyed using chalk, torches and their wonderful phonics skills to explore the ‘or’ sound. Great work children!
What are the parts of the plant called and what are their functions?
The children in class two have proved what wonderful scientists they are. They demonstrated their learning about the parts of the plants and their functions by designing and making a flower, then labelling the parts and their functions. Another practical and fun science lesson!
Acting out Katie in London
Class know the story Katie in London really well now. Before they start writing a retelling of the story next week, they acted out key parts of the story, retelling key phrases. Great work everyone!